Pocket Money
Algebra
Level
2
In America every child and student is saving her or his pocket money.
After having spent 1/5 of your original amount of pocket money and then a further $ 38 you are left with $ 58. How much money did you start out with?
$ 130
$ 100
$ 120
$ 140
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1 solution
To solve this problem solve the equation:
x- 1/5 x - 38 = 58
4/5x = 96
x = 120